Aztec Mythology

The gods and goddesses in Aztec mythology reflect their polytheistic religion. In other words, their religion and mythology is the same. The Aztecs and the Nahuatl both spoke the same language and are therefore culturally similar. There is much unknown about the Aztecs in the beginning but it is believed that they originated where Mexico City is now located. There are several myths that explain different versions of Aztecs' origins. To read about one of them, check out Huitzilopochtli's page. Their religion and mythology reflected a heavy belief in fate and determined destiny from the gods. Many of their gods were also agriculturally based due to its predominance in their society. Their form of worship heavliy involved sacrifice and physical pain to placate the gods and invoke their favors, which they felt was nessary for life.